2020 BWP to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BWP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BWP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 9.8913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 5.4423.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4489 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1593 to the December average rate of 6.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8913 was up 9.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BWP to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.7093, compared to 7.7075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0018 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.2404 HTG (High: 9.2194 / Low: 7.9790). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2653 HTG (High: 8.0393 / Low: 7.7740).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8526 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 9.3932) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6547 (+7.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2450 | 8.8781 | 9.1593 |
| February | 9.2194 | 7.9790 | 8.8901 |
| March | 8.5236 | 7.9292 | 8.2290 |
| April | 8.0393 | 7.7740 | 7.9245 |
| May | 9.0076 | 8.6609 | 8.8184 |
| June | 9.3676 | 9.0648 | 9.2349 |
| July | 9.7589 | 9.2762 | 9.5164 |
| August | 9.7832 | 9.4158 | 9.6183 |
| September | 9.8913 | 9.0384 | 9.3932 |
| October | 5.8187 | 5.4423 | 5.5406 |
| November | 5.9914 | 5.5335 | 5.7549 |
| December | 6.7375 | 5.9173 | 6.4218 |